NPI Operations Lifecycle Program Manager
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Apple’s Operations team ensures that Apple’s ground breaking designs become industry-leading products, delivered on time and on spec. This high profile, highly respected organization is positioned at the junction of Apple’s product teams, the industries that supply core component technologies, and our manufacturing partners who help ensure that products such as iPad, iPhone and Mac can be restocked just as fast as they fly off the shelves.
The Operations Lifecycle Program Management team leads NPI material management for Engineering development and Operation builds for iPhone from concept to launch.
This role partners closely with Hardware Engineering, Product Design, System Program Management, Part Suppliers, Procurement, Operations, and Contract Manufacturers to ensure Clear to Build (CTB) to each development build and drive product readiness to meet launch schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Manage on-time and in-spec material readiness for engineering and operation builds
- Closely track component changes and configuration variances at each build stage
- Work closely with procurement, suppliers, finance and contract manufactures to ensure demand and incoming supply is aligned and communicated
- Run material cost, lead time, liability, spend forecast, and actualizations
- Manage purchase orders/requisitions and maintain invoice tracking and receipt of goods
- Present regular material cost and readiness updates to engineering and operations executive leadership teams to highlight risk, root cause and provide action plans
- Bachelor degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related fields
- 5+ years experience in program and supply chain management
- Organized, detailed-oriented and independently driven
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to own and drive issues to closure and influence change when necessary
- Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Motivated and results-oriented leader